Sink partition insert



FebT 22, i938. s. M. MOYES SINK PARTITION INSERT Fild March 23, 193e Wega (.Ilfllllil Patented Feb. 22, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT FFICE SINKPARTITION INSERT Application March 23, 1936, Serial No. 70,282

2 Claims.

My invention relates to improvements in a sink partition insert and moreparticularly to the adjustable type which may be used for the purpose ofdividing a sink into several compartments.

The principal object of my invention is to provide an improved sinkpartition insert of the kind described herein which can be adapted tothe conventional type of kitchen sink and when thus used providing ameans of rapidly converting a single compartment sink into a pluralityof compartments.

Another object of my invention is to provide an improved sink partitioninsert of the kind described Which due to its particular constructionprovides a Water tight joint where the sink partition insert intersectsthe surface of the walls and bottom of the sink.

Other objects of my invention are constructive features which make itsimple, compact, durable, economical, convenient, eicient andsatisfactory for use wherever found applicable.

Many other objects and advantages of the construction herein shown anddescribed will be obvious to those skilled in the art from thedisclosures herein given.

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangementand combination of parts herein shown and described and moreparticularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawing wherein like reference characters indicate like orcorresponding parts.

Fig. 1 is a plan view of the device as applied to a kitchen sink.

Fig. 2 is a cross section taken therethrough.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal section view therethrough.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged part sectional view.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged part longitudinal sectional View.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged end elevation.

In the drawing wherein I have illustrated the preferred embodiment of myinvention, I indicates the conventional sink, 2 sink framing, 3 sinksplash board, 4 sink apron, 5 sink drain, 6 sink outlet, l sinkpartition insert, 8 compartment formed by the insertion of the sinkpartition insert 1,9 indicates liquid in compartments 8.

The sink partition insert I is composed of the horizontal member I0 andthe wall I I. The contact of the Wall I I with the sink bottom and sidewalls is made through flexible flanges I2.

It will be noted that the ilexible flanges I2 are so constructed that aspace I3 is formed between them and the interior faces of the sink l. Inthe construction of the device this space can extend the full length ofthe flexible anges, or this space may only take part of the length ofthe ilexible flange.

In the placing of the improved sink partition insert, the device isinserted down into the sink, with suiiicient force which will expel theair from the space I3. It is obvious that this forms a vacuum causingthe flexible flanges l2 to make a water tight joint Where they Contactthe Surface of the sink. When the sink compartments are full of water,this pressure is transmitted to the flexible anges I2 which helps theanges I2 to make a water tight joint due to the hydrostatic pressure.

From the foregoing it will be seen that this device embodies severalnovel features in construction in providing an eiiicient improved sinkpartition insert.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that variousimmaterial modifications may be made in the same Without departing fromthe spirit of my invention; hence I do not wish to be understood aslimiting myself to the exact form, construction, arrangement andcombination of parts herein shown and described or uses mentioned.

What I claim as new and useful and desire to secure by Letters Patentis:

1. An improved sink partition insert comprising a partition wall memberwith a flexible flange in contact with the sink Walls, the aforesaidange being concave, which forms a cavity between the outer contact edgesof the arnge, thus forming a means of making a water tight joint by theformation of a vacuum between the ange edges upon pressing the insertinto position.

2. An improved sink partition insert comprising a partition wall memberwith a flexible ange in contact with the sink Walls the aforesaid angebeing concave, which forms a cavity between the outer contact points ofthe flange, thus forming a means of making a water tight joint by theformation of a vacuum between flange edges upon pressing the insert intoposition, and a top reinforcing member for stilening the sink partition.

SEORIS M. MOYES.

